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ENGLISH Flashcards

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refers to a preconceived opinion or feeling toward a person based solely on their affiliation with a group. This feeling may be translated into action by discriminating against the person or members of the target group.

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Prejudice

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is a tendency to lean in a certain direction,either in favor of or against a different idea. To be truly - means to lack a neutral viewpoint on a particular topic.

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Bias

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It is used when you are arguing for or against a claim or when you are trying to persuade someone to agree with your point of view.

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Argumentative text

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It is defined as a statement that a person asserts as true.

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Claim

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Should engage the readers by using hookwhich is a sentence that captures readers’attention.

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Introduction

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Contains paragraphs of supporting details, evidences such as articles, studies, and statistics

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Body

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Contains paragraphs of objections or
opposing views about the claim. It also explains and proves why a counterargument is wrong.

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Rebuttal

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8
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Restates the main points.

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Conclusion

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This states the position in relation to the topic.

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Claim/argument

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Refers to information that support the claim.

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Evidence

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This explains why or how the evidence/data support the claim. It is typically 2-3 sentences in length.

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Warrant

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This states a logical counterclaim.

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Counterargument

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This presents data and analysis to discredit or prove the counterclaim is weak.

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Rebuttal

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It restates or summarizes the main points.

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Conclusion statement

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tries to convince the reader that a particular point of view is worthy of consideration.

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Persuasive paragraph

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is a way of convincing the readers that the writer is a credible source.

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Ethos

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is a way of connecting with the reader’s emotions.

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Pathos

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is the use of facts, information,statistics, or other evidence to make the argument more convincing.

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Logos

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should be based on observation or research and it is not debatable since the information is true.

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Facts

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the most important thought about the topic

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Main idea

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it can be defined as additional information that explain, define, or prove an idea.

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Supporting details

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should contain information that supports the point or subject of the material.These are in a form of article, conversation or even pictures.

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Relevant idea

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is any other information that is not related to what is being discussed, and therefore not important.

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Irrelevant information

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is the ability to interpret the meaning of visual images. It is also the ability to construct effective visuals in order to convey ideas to others.

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Visual literacy

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artistic elements in visual literacy

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Print (charts, diagrams, illustrations)
Textual techniques (layout, color, symbols)
Perspectives or assumptions
Variety of media (photos, plays, video

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is a verb which means to state a source or provide an example to support a response.

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Cite

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refers to statements that can be described as true or real.

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Validity

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any piece of evidence that stands alone to prove an argument.

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Direct evidence

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set of facts that, when taken together, lead to the desired conclusion.

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Indirect evidence

30
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The evidence must be found somewhere in the -.

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Passage/Paragraph/Page

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The specific location of the text.

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Reference

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The connection between the question and the evidence.

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Offer support

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Provides the author’s perspective on the topic.

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View of author

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Something that is seen physically in the text.

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Eyes can see it

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Be a reading detective; use clues from the text to figure something not stated in the text.

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Inference

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Help the reader understand the text. Watch out for the titles, headings, charts, tables, graphs, illustrations, etc.

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Text features

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ways you can validate the reliability and trustworthiness of the evidence in the text

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CRAAP

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timeliness of the information

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Currency

39
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importance of the information for your needs

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Relevance

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source of information

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Authority

41
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the reliability, truthfulness, and correctness of information

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Accuracy

42
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the reason the information exist

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Purpose

43
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is a useful tool when indicating things that are going in the right direction or for redirecting problem performance.

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Feedback

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Can occur at any time as it is something that emerges spontaneously in the moment or during the action. It requires the building of connection with the person to effectively encourage, coach, or guide them in daily management and decision making for learning.

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Informal feedback

45
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When students provide one another with feedback on their work or performance.

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Peer feedback

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Allowing students to have a reflection or self-assessment

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Self feedback

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providing useful comments and suggestions that contribute to a positive outcome, a better process, or improved

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Formal/constructive feedback

48
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It is an individual’s view or judgment of a certain topic or idea.

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PERSONAL OPINION

49
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process of selecting a wise choice from the available options

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Decision-making

50
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factors to consider in making decisions

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pros and cons, our feelings, past experiences, relationships and goals.

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